Category: God

  • The Nature of God and Humanity

    Traditionally, the nature of God is perceived in Christianity through the lens of the Triune. Namely, God is seen as the omnipotent amalgamation of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. The specified interpretation also implies that God holds absolute power over every human being, as well as every element of nature and reality,…

  • God’s Existence Arguments in the High Middle Ages

    To begin with, the works of Ibn Rushd and St. Thomas Aquinas represent their own understanding and approval of the existence of God. Both philosophers prove God’s existence by using logical connections and references from religious sources. Remarkably, while Ibn Rushd uses Quran as his Holy Book, St. Tomas Aquinas is Christian, and he finds…

  • The US and Philippines: “God’s Arbiters” by Harris

    The United States unshackled the Philippines from Spanish tyranny in 1898, a move that was lauded as an example of the moral responsibility of a superpower. However, the next move was widely discussed as to whether the US should take part in the annexation of the islands. The opposing parties differed greatly but agreed on…

  • Presence of God In the Middle of a Person’s Leadership: “Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership” by Ruth Barton

    Table of Contents Thesis of the Book Support Strengths Weaknesses Conclusion References Thesis of the Book It is quite a pervasive occurrence in today’s hectic environment for oneself to lose the connection with the soul. From the religious point of view, the soul is a very private space where God’s Spirit dwells to be united…

  • Philosophical Arguments for God’s Existence

    Table of Contents Introduction Anselm’s Ontological Argument for God Three Criticisms of Anselm’s Argument Argument Evaluation Conclusion References Introduction The existence of God is one of the oldest debates in the history of humanity, and the topic is still extremely popular today. Anselm of Canterbury was among the first philosophers to present arguments that explain…

  • God’s Anthropomorphism and Divinity in Homer’s Poem “Iliad”

    Table of Contents Introduction Gods Are as Physical as Humans Humane Features God’s Pantheon as a Human Community Helping and Punishing People Fate as the Ultimate Similarity Between people and Gods Conclusion References Introduction Homer’s epic poem Iliad is one of the most influential literary works in western literature, and it is a detailed description…

  • Nietzsche’s Ideas: God and True Virtue

    Table of Contents Introduction Ideas About God and True Virtue Ideas About Morality Ideas About Meaning and Purpose Conclusion References Introduction Friedrich Nietzsche, the outstanding German philosopher of the 19th century, left behind a rich academic heritage and became one of the founders of irrationalism as a philosophical doctrine. One of his well-known works is…

  • Religious References in “Future Home of the Living God” by Erdrich

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Works Cited Introduction This dystopian novel by Louise Erdrich depicts the author’s views on the future of humanity under a religious rule. Beginning from the title of the book, the author mentions the name of the Lord, and this theme remains one of the primary topics throughout the…

  • Argument From Evil Against God

    Outline Introduction Argument of Evil How Evil Attempts to Deny God’s existence Defences to the Problem of Evil Validity of the defences Conclusion Introduction Man has been accused of infidelity because he serves both God and evil. He has most of the times denied the existence of God (Psalms 14:1). Perceptive observers talk of these…

  • God’s Names in Abrahamic Religions

    Three Abrahamic Religions have existed for centuries and have been deeply explored in their meaning. Islam, Judaism, and Christianity are considered the three Abrahamic Religions, and their history traced back to the Prophet Abraham. The beliefs of the religions are common; moreover, they worship the same God. However, the name given to God in each…